According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change. | 95% |
| Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change. | 89% |
| Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change. | 86% |
| Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders. | 86% |
| Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes. | 85% |
| Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings. | 83% |
| Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations. | 81% |
| Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts. | 81% |
| Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups. | 81% |
| Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management. | 80% |
| Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies. | 76% |
| Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change. | 74% |
| Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects. | 72% |
| Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability. | 71% |
